Nearly 46 per cent of the revenue received by Merrill Lynch's Global Wealth Management unit last year came from just 21 per cent of its top-producing brokers, about 2,500 people, according to copies of the reports reviewed by Reuters.

The independent provider of personalized investment and wealth management services stated that net operating income in Investment Management increased 11.8 percent year-over-year during the first quarter to 37.9 million pounds from 33.9 million pounds rep

The U.K.-based bank didn't elaborate on the talks or give financial details in a brief statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange, but said it will make a further announcement "if and when appropriate."

Noah Holdings Limited, the leading independent service provider focusing on distributing wealth management products to the high net worth population in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2012.

Constant Korthout, CFRO of Van Lanschot: "The excellent capital and liquidity position of the bank reflects its undiminished strong foundations. The financial markets remain extremely volatile due in part to the ongoing European debt crisis. Thanks t

The results of the latest millionaire monitor survey show that a third of those surveyed would trust a financial adviser to handle their money, give them good advice and help them meet their financial goals.